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Ukrainian Antonovs still supplying French forces in the Sahel, for now

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Africa in the Russia-Ukraine war

Despite taking place thousands of kilometres from Africa, Russia's invasion of Ukraine is having a substantial impact on the continent's economies and governments. Facing hurdles in the supply of grain, fertiliser and fuel, and starved of Russian investment, especially in mining projects, African countries are trying to adapt to the crisis while Moscow and Western countries are lobbying hard to bring them into line with their respective positions. [...]

Redeployed to reinforce NATO's eastern flank, Ukrainian operator Antonov Airlines' surviving fleet of An-124s are also backing France's military efforts in Africa. But the clock is ticking... [...]

Published on 15.03.2022 at 05:00 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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West Africa
Ukrainian Antonovs still supplying French forces in the Sahel, for now

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A silent war wages in Dubai over Ukrainian Motor Sich's lucrative African contracts

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Volion Global Logistics gears up to take post-Antonov African pickings

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